What is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 ev connector

What is a Type 1 EV connector?

Type 1 connector have a 5-pin design. This type of EV connector is single phase and provides charging at an output between 3.7kW and 7.4kW AC .

Type 1 charging cables also feature a latch to keep the plug in place securely during charging. However, although the latch stops the cable from falling out accidentally, anyone is able to remove the charge cable from the car.

What is a Type 2 EV connector?

This is now the standard plug type in Europe. Type 2 connector have a 7-pin design and accommodate both single and three-phase mains power.  With this type  2 connector it is possible to reach domestic charging speeds of up to 22kW and speeds of up to 43kW at public charge stations. It is much more common to find a Type 2 compatible public charging station.

Type 2 charging cables have a locking pin that keeps the plug in place during charging. Only the owner will be able to unplug the charging cable from the car which makes them more secure, especially if they are used at public charging stations.